Welcome to the Massage Therapy Training in Canberra. RTO Number 88133

Massage Therapy Training in Canberra

We have been training student massage therapy since 1988!

You will get the best quality training in Massage Therapy at Om Shanti College. 98% of our graduates go on to be excellent practitioners with thriving businesses. 82% of our graduates tell us their clients say they give the best massage ever!

We offer two Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Massage: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (HLT42015) and the Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015).

As a graduate of the Om Shanti College, you will be eligible to give health fund rebates to your clients once you have the Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015. You will be eligible to join any Massage Association you choose as a student or qualified therapist.

Om Shanti College of Natural Therapies offers the highest standard of training in Massage Therapy; our professional training program includes a balance of theory and practice. Our highly trained teaching staff are all practicing massage therapists or specialists in their field, with a wealth of real knowledge and experience behind them, ensuring they deliver first class education to students.

The College’s facilities offer high quality massage and training equipment, comfortable training rooms and a relaxed, soothing environment in which to learn.

Students undertaking our courses are able to become professionally qualified Massage Therapists.Others participate purely for personal development and recreation.The College also attracts students from other bodywork and healing institutions who integrate our courses within their study program.

We pride ourselves on the fact that many professional clinics in Canberra and surrounds are owned and operated by Om Shanti College graduates.Additionally, many integrative businesses such as Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths in Canberra are always seeking Om Shanti College graduates to work in their businesses often without rigorous interview processes.They already know the quality of our graduates.

The Swedish Massage course is a stand alone module or the beginning of the Certificate IV and Diploma in Massage.

Module Purpose: To perform a full body Swedish Massage demonstrating knowledge of basic anatomy, the physiology of massage, a variety of strokes, rhythm, smooth transitions and techniques based on clients’ individual needs, comfort and the treatment plan.Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Prepare client and work area for Swedish Massage.

Assess client requirements and take a basic client history.

Develop individual treatment plan and recording process.

Know the indications, contra-indications and precautions of massage.

Understand basic physiology of Swedish Massage.

Know the basics of anatomy relating to Swedish massage i.e. names and location of superficial muscles and bones.

Perform a range of massage strokes including effleurage, petrissage, frictions, tapotement, and vibration.

Perform a full body Swedish Massage sequence with smooth transition and flow between strokes.